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Oleander

A Great Expectations Reimagining

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Oleander

By: Scarlett Drake
Narrated by: George Naylor
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Caspien Deveraux was poison.

It took me years to realise that he hadn't been born like that. He'd been cultivated and nurtured by a careful hand and a bitter heart. When I first met him, he was a bud. One primed to bloom beautifully and deadly. One I should have torn out at the root.

I loathed him. I loved him. And until him, I hadn't known just how completely those two things could exist at once.

©2024 Scarlett Drake (P)2024 Scarlett Drake Romance Heartfelt Tear-jerking

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This book is easily in my top 5 reads of all time and this narration????? Incredible, unbelievable. Scarlett’s characters are always magic and George really brought Jude to life 10/10

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The narrator did an unbelievable job! he really bought all the characters to life. A great story.

Wow!

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This was one of the most beautiful and moving books I’ve ever read or listened too. The narration was perfect. I can’t recommend it highly enough.

Oleander

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This audio was stunning I read the book back when it came out in June and loved it so I absolutely had to listen to the audio and it was done so much justice. I must of cried a million times. It’s a beautiful story and George narrated this so brilliant! Every person was done with perfection and I’m still not over it now tbh! Highly recommend this audio and the book! You won’t regret it

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This book reset my standards for a 5/5 rating.
After Oleander I'm floored and thoroughly shaken in a good way. The Great Expectations I read years ago so the basis for this reimagined story is familiar to me.
However, I was not prepared for this audiobook to turn out to be what could very well be the best, most painful, grueling, and heartwrenching love story, not to mention a scorching hot and hope-inducing (M/M) romance I've ever read or heard.

The narrator George Naylor did a remarkable job in bringing the characters to life. His range of tones and characteristics in his vocal work is magnificent, completely immersing me into the book. Thus he played an integral part in the story stirring my very being with the events that lead to so much pain and heartache, elation, foreboding dread, crushing disappointment, and pretty much everything in between. So much so that I wept, danced, melted, giggled, and gripped my hair grimacing in turn.


This book is NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART! (Note that in the UK where the book is mostly set the age of consent is 16 and the legal drinking age is 18.)
Do heed TWs & Content Warnings by the author:
Oleander is a contemporary romance with Gothic notes and dark adult themes. This list has been compiled to the best of my ability to allow you, the reader, to make an informed choice about whether to continue reading.
***Spoilers below:***

The following triggers and content warnings relate to the main characters whilst age 15-18.
-Minors engaging in mild sexual exploration and (potentially) age-inappropriate discussions of sex
-Sex between 16 year olds.
-Sexual relationship of a 15 year old with an adult. (This book will NOT include sex scenes between these characters)
-Underage drinking.
-Suggestions of child neglect (this will not be described).
-Loss of a child through miscarriage (this will be mentioned).

The following triggers and content warnings relate to the main characters aged 18+.
-Alcohol abuse.
-Drug use.
-One sex scene featuring dubious consent.
-Descriptions of Domestic Violence and SA. (This will not be described but will be discussed.)

Other possible content which readers may find harmful are listed below:
-Grooming of a minor, sexual assault of a minor (sexual relationship between a 15 year old and a 32 year old)
-Miscarriage (on page, though not detailed, and the grief resulting from it)
-Domestic violence / prolonged abusive relationship (physical abuse not depicted on page, but the consequences (bruises & injuries) are, as well as one violent outburst with hateful language and a resulting physical altercation)
-Cheating (on MCs and other partners)
-Depression (mentioned suicidal ideations)
-Using drugs and alcohol as a coping mechanism
-Taboo relationship (student / professor, aged 19 and 29)
-Emotional neglect / abuse of a child
-Loss of parent/s

Toxic, beautiful, tragic, breathtaking, and thoroughly enjoyable story - and a pristine audiobook!

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